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PAN-AFRICANISM Org of African Unity-1963 Support independence and peace Develop programs for economic development African Union Created in 2002 Goal to attract foreign investment Promote good government and human rights

OTHER REGIONAL GROUPS Southern African Development Coordination Conference To reduce dependence on South Africa Economic Community of West African States: ECOWAS Ended customs duties

UNITED NATIONS Most African Nations are members Stress issues such as education, environment, and agriculture

DEBT BURDEN Owes billions in debt Prices for exports dropped and oil rose Can’t get loans IMF and World Bank require reform before loaning

AIDS Over 25 million infected Little money to educate and treat

ONGOING CHALLENGES Limiting family size Science and food production Dry season farming pest control Fighting disease Malaria and sleeping sickness

LIST SEVERAL EFFECTS OF EACH DEVELOPMENT The OAU was formed in 1963 Nations in southern Africa wanted to reduce their dependence on South Africa The US and Soviet Union competed for influence in Africa The IMF and World Bank set qualifications for loans to African nations There is an AIDS epidemic in Africa